The Royal Danish Academy of Music is a conservatory in Frederiksberg, the leafy municipality that sits within Copenhagen. Its address is Rosenørns Allé 22, in the 1970 postcode area, and it is a working school of music first and foremost, which gives a visit a different character from a museum or a formal concert house.
What to expect
The academy offers music education at a high level and hosts regular concerts and performances that are open to the public. For a visitor, the appeal lies in hearing students and faculty perform in a setting where music-making is the daily routine rather than a staged attraction. Programmes vary, so it is worth checking what is on before you travel, and you may find that a particular evening suits your tastes better than others.
- Regular concerts and performances open to the public
- A conservatory setting, where music education is the core purpose
- A location in Frederiksberg, a short distance from central Copenhagen
Around the academy
Frederiksberg is a residential district with parks, cafés and streets lined with older buildings, so there is room to combine a concert with a walk or a meal. Its position within Copenhagen also means that the city's other attractions are within easy reach, and an evening performance can form part of a wider day of exploring the Danish capital.
If you enjoy classical and contemporary music, or are curious about how a Danish conservatory works, the academy is a worthwhile stop. Visitors with a particular interest in the programme may want to plan ahead, as public events are scheduled rather than continuous.